Aim: To hear the encouraging words of our Savior, and to be blessed by them.
Exegesis: The encouragement of Christ assures us. People may bring us despair (v. 35). Jesus always brings us hope (v. 36). The encouragement of Christ amazes us with his ways (v. 37), words (vv. 38-39), and wonder (v. 40a). The encouragement of Christ awakens us through His presence (v. 40b), power (vv. 41-42a), and persona (vv. 42b-43).
Key verse: v. 36 ''As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He said to the ruler of the synagogue, 'Do not be afraid; only believe.'''
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Rev. Mark Henninger received his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and he has been Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years.
